Look for beginner-friendly courses to build your knowledge base.Networking and Mentorship:Join Real Estate Forums: Engage with online communities such as BiggerPockets, where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from seasoned investors.Attend Local Meetups: Look for real estate investment clubs or meetups in your area.

I wonder if Newsom even realizes how much pain he causes landlords; if the laws were fairly balanced for both tenant and landlord, most people would be happy.

In MD we have loss-mitigation laws passed after housing crisis that exposes you to great deal of liability if you contact people 60+ days in default  and offer to buy their homes.

People wont leave their current homes til rates come down.

It may not make financial or economic sense, but some people (me) reach a certain asset level and just do not want to deal with debt anymore.   

@Sam Walls been talking to a lot of people, and yes I heard of hard money lenders but haven’t went down that rabbit hole yet, I’m just glad I atleast have options to borrow money to rehab a property, thank you!

But like most people, haven't done much about it yet.

I’d like to know other people’s experiences so I don’t make the same mistake.  

It helps you have more credibility than people who might just be tire kickers.

I've heard flipping might be a good place to start, but would love to hear about people's opinions and experiences in these types of markets.